lie
noun
- 1
The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
- 2
The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
- 3
The position of a fetus in the womb.
- 4
A manner of lying; relative position.
- 5
An animal's lair.
verb
- 1
To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
“The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin”
- 2
To be placed or situated.
- 3
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
“The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.”
- 4
Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
- 5
Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
- 6
Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
- 7
To lodge; to sleep.
- 8
To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
- 9
To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
verb
- 1
To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
“If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.”
- 2
To convey a false image or impression.
“Photographs often lie.”
- 3
To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
“Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.”
Synonyms
noun
- 1
An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.
“I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression.”
- 2
A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true; a half-truth
- 3
Anything that misleads or disappoints.
Antonyms
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